Bay County News

04/29/2025

🚨 The current pricing tier for First Responder & Medical Personnel is about to sell out!!! We will honor the current price till MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!!!

⚠️Get yours before they go up!!!!

Tickets available at:
www.gulfcoastjam.com

03/19/2025

Will you be crowned Ms. Reel Lady, Panama City Beach 2025 on June 26 at the Bay Point Billfish OPEN?

Event Dates: June 25, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Event Address: Point South Marina (AKA Bay Point Marina) Contact us at [email protected]

Mission: The 2025 Ms. Reel Lady PCB crowning will take place on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 hosted by Reel Ladies and Members of Reel Ladies Sportfishing Team. Ms. Reel Lady PCB’s primary function is to represent lady anglers, such as, Reel Ladies of Reel Ladies Licensing, LLC and Panama City Beach fishing events.

Vision and Background: This is the 3rd year for the crowning of Ms. Reel Lady PCB. This event is not a beauty pageant nor is it based on beauty. This lady will be a lady angler who enjoys the sport of fishing. She will represent many lady anglers who share the passion to empower women and children through the sport of fishing while creating conservationists and encouraging sustainable fishing. The lady angler who receives the title of Ms. Reel Lady PCB are judged on: her personality and communication skills; her passion for fishing.

Ms. Reel Lady PCB 2025 serves as a public figure representing Reel Ladies Sportfishing Teams and some of Panama City Beach fishing functions, such as the Billfish Open, the annual PCB Fishing Rodeo, Reel Kids Fishing Rodeo, and the Reel Ladies Sportfishing Tournament.

Prize Package: Lady Anglers of Panama City Beach vie for the title of Ms. Reel Lady PCB, which among other things provides at least a $1,000 scholarship to be applied toward any marine educational program, Captains license, scuba certification, or any other course which would advance Ms. Reel Lady's skills and knowledge within the fishing industry. Deadline to apply is May 25th, 2025.

Huge shout out to our top Sponsors, Bay Point Billfish Open, Emerald Coast Urgent Care and Panama Pizzeria, and Grand Lagoon Life. Without the continuous support from our community we would not be successful in our mission. THANK YOU!! Let's FISH!!!

02/15/2025

02/15/2025

🥳 It’s MARDI GRAS time in Historic St. Andrews in Panama City, Florida! Come join the party!! Check out all our Vendors and don’t miss the Pat O’Brien’s Hurricanes available at our bars on Bayview Avenue! Live music all weekend on a big stage on Bayview Avenue!! Ain’t no party like Mardi Gras!!!💜💚💛💜💚💛

01/29/2025

***UPDATE*****

The child has been located alive and well in Troy, Alabama. She was apparently taken unlawfully in relation to a child custody dispute by her father. Criminal charges of Interference With Child Custody are pending. A huge thank you to the Bay County Sheriff's Office and several other agencies for this quick recovery.

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We need the public's help locating a missing juvenile:

Heer Chaudheri
DOB: 10/20/2016
Race: Indian
D/Brown eyes
Height: approx 4
Weight: approx 45
Lives at 4515 Hill Top lane apartment 116
Hill Top Apartments
Last seen at 2:35pm in parking lot next to the leasing office.
Wearing pink jacket, white under shirt, green leggings, white shoes and pink bag pack

If anyone sees her or knows anything please call the Lynn Haven Police Department or 911 immediately.

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

IMPORTANT I-10 CLOSURE ALERT: Effective 7p.m. EST tonight (Jan 22), Interstate 10 (I-10) will be CLOSED in both directions from the Alabama/Florida State Line to Exit 192 (U.S. 90) in Gadsden County due to remaining snow, ice, and water on the roadway combined with incoming hard freeze temperatures overnight resulting in icy and dangerous conditions on bridges and roadways. Please seek alternative routes until further notice.

With conditions changing rapidly and bringing unexpected circumstances, stay put and off the roads for your safety. Remember to heed all local and state guidance.

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

Despite the sunny weather, temperatures in Bay County will only be above freezing for a few hours today. To see travel conditions return to normal as quickly as possible, we request that everyone continue to stay off the roads. Snow melts faster than packed ice, traffic turns snow into ice. Thank you for staying home and avoiding unnecessary travel.

01/22/2025

Bay District Schools Closed Thursday, January 23, Due to Hazardous Road Conditions

Due to the historic snowfall across Bay County and continued hazardous road conditions, Bay District Schools will remain closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. With temperatures expected to drop below freezing again overnight, emergency management officials are urging residents to stay home and off the roads as much as possible for their safety.

While some major roads may improve, secondary roads are expected to remain icy and unsafe, particularly during early morning hours when buses and families would typically be traveling. After consulting with local officials, Superintendent Mark McQueen made the decision to close schools for an additional day, prioritizing the well-being of students, teachers, and staff.

“This is truly a historic weather event for our area, bringing not only snow but also near-record low temperatures that will continue to create dangerous travel conditions,” said Superintendent McQueen. “The safety of our students, employees, and families is our highest priority. While we know many are enjoying this rare snowfall, we also recognize the risks it presents, and we encourage everyone to stay home and stay safe.”

Bay District Schools will continue to monitor conditions and provide further updates as needed. Community members are encouraged to follow official district channels for the latest information.

01/22/2025